The line of life is a ragged diagonal between duty and desire. William R. Alger | Dictionary of Quotes

The line of life is a ragged diagonal between duty and desire. William R. Alger

23Nov2008 In : Quotes
Author : Frédérick Jézégou

The line of life is a ragged diagonal between duty and desire.
Quotations by William R. Alger

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